As a church, we believe every resource God gives us has a purpose. Members around the world give tithes and offerings faithfully, and our treasury teams must manage and mobilize these resources with excellence, transparency, and efficiency, so that the church’s mission can move forward.
For more than twenty years, SunPlus has helped the global Seventh-day Adventist Church support its mission. Today, we need to take an important step: upgrading to the latest on-premises version of SunSystems 6.4,
This upgrade is not only technical. It strengthens how organizations serve, report, plan, and operate responsibly in a rapidly changing world.
Below is a simple guide to why the upgrade matters and the key improvements it brings.
Why Upgrade? Key Benefits for the Church
1. Continued Support and Security
Infor has ended support for older versions of SunSystems.
All versions before SunSystems 6.3 are already unsupported as of October 2024.
SunSystems 6.3 will lose support on 31 December 2025.
Unsupported systems no longer receive:
Security updates
New patch sets
Bug fixes
Compatibility updates for Windows, SQL Server or Office
For financial systems handling sacred resources, operating an unsupported system is a serious risk. Upgrading protects financial data and ensures long-term safety.
Upgrading ensures:
Continued security protection
Compatibility with current Microsoft technologies
Ongoing improvements directly from Infor
2. Faster and More Reliable Performance
SunSystems 6.4 is the first fully 64-bit version of the system. This brings:
Faster processing
Better performance when dealing with large data sets and high transaction volumes
Smoother reports and analysis
This helps unions, conferences, hospitals, schools, and missions work more efficiently every day.
3. Modern Excel Integration with Q&A11
SunPlus 6.4 includes Infor Query & Analysis 11, a modern Excel plug-in. It offers:
Full support for newer Excel versions (2019, 2021, 2024, 365)
A clean, fully-redesigned interface
Offers Drilldowns, Expands, Breakouts, and other familiar tools
Ongoing development and updates
Older Q&A10 is no longer updated and does not fully support modern Office.
Q&A11 makes reporting easier, faster, and clearer for treasury teams worldwide.
4. A Better Web Experience
SunSystems 6.4 is more modern and flexible. Users can now also use the Web Client to:
Open up to nine concurrent sessions in one browser
Easily navigate a more intuitive, modern interface
Access SunSystems from Chrome, Edge, or Safari
This is especially helpful for users who work with multiple functions or modules at the same time.
5. Easier Integration with Other Systems
SunSystems 6.4 includes SunSystems Connect (SSC) in the standard license, enabling:
Direct journal posting from Excel
Smoother integrations between systems
A more future-ready platform for possible enhancements
Fewer manual steps
This benefits institutions with HR, payroll, school, or hospital information systems, that need to connect smoothly with SunPlus.
6. A Stronger, Cleaner SunPlus Configuration
The SunPlus Global team reviewed and updated the entire system configuration for ease of use.
Key updates include:
Forms, data items, function extensions, and menus simplified
Duplicate and unused forms removed
Permissions aligned with actual user needs
Standardized reports, redesigned with clearer layouts and unified SDA branding
Parameters corrected and improved
Menu tabs reorganized and simplified
Broken links fixed
Core User Groups & Permissions
Updated core user groups for single- and multicurrency
Cloud-friendly user group set for hosted environments
Correct permissions aligned with internal controls (segregation of duties)
What this means for your organization:
Faster and easier training
Simpler system
Less confusion
More consistency across the world
Consistency is important for a global church—it is essential for training, mobility of personnel, and worldwide collaboration.
7. Microsoft Technology Compatibility and Security
SunSystems 6.4 ensures compatibility with the latest Microsoft technologies:
Windows Server 2025
SQL Server 2025
SSRS 2025
Older versions will eventually become incompatible with the new Microsoft updates, which increases security risks.
The Risks of Not Upgrading
Staying on an older version exposes your organization to:
Security vulnerabilities
System instability
Incompatibility with modern Office versions
Increasing technical debt
Noncompliance with software support policies
Difficulty training new staff
Slower performance
Zero access to new features
As technology moves forward, systems that don’t receive updates fail behind even if they were excellent in the past.
As one company put it:
“Software that stops receiving updates eventually slows the organization and increases operational and compliance risks.”
For a global mission-driven organization, we cannot allow financial tools stagnation.
Mission First: Why This Upgrade Matters to the Church
SunPlus exists to support mission—not technology.
Uprading to SunSystems 6.4 helps the church to:
Protect God’s resources
Support global mission initiatives
Provide reliable and transparent financial reports
Train staff more easily
Reduce operational burdens
Improve decisions
Ensure accountability and integrity
Using one updated platform worldwide brings collaboration and allows treasury personnel to work across regions with minimal retraining.
A Future-Ready SunPlus
The world is changing quickly. Security standards, tech requirements, and reporting expectations continue to evolve. SunSystems 6.4 provides the strong foundation to continue operating safely and efficiently for years to come.
Upgrading is not only a technical decision.
It is a stewardship decision.
It is a mission decision.
And it ensures that we remain faithful in managing the resources God has entrusted to His church.
Call to Action
If your organization is running a version older than SunSystems 6.4:
Check your current version.
Contact your SunPlus Division Coordinator.
Begin planning your upgrade.
Our SunPlus team is ready to support you through assessment, planning, implementation, migration, and training.
Together, we can continue strengthening the financial backbone of the Adventist Church and support God’s mission around the world. Thank you for helping strengthen the financial foundation of our mission.